← Back to collegesFlorida Atlantic University is a public very large school in Boca Raton, FL, enrolling about 23,757 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 66% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $93,561/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate66%
SAT range1040–1200
ACT range21–26
Undergrads23,757
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNot reported
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$21,522
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,746
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
How Florida Atlantic University weighs your application
From Florida Atlantic University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
Academic factorsRigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factorsInterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Florida Atlantic University weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans26%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Architecture and Related ServicesCity/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning$66,093/yr
Architecture$64,730/yr
Environmental Design$53,961/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$47,707/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAccounting and Related Services$77,465/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$70,318/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,078/yr
Marketing$62,906/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,058/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$54,635/yr
International Business$50,230/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$54,717/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$47,505/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, General$89,476/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$56,414/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$56,073/yr
Education, General$50,946/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$93,561/yr
Computer Engineering$90,664/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,583/yr
Civil Engineering$84,778/yr
Ocean Engineering$80,093/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$47,642/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$46,915/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,953/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$57,153/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$51,640/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other$56,162/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,545/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,428/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$51,082/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,395/yr
PsychologyResearch and Experimental Psychology$56,012/yr
Psychology, General$48,754/yr
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsPublic Administration$57,679/yr
Social Work$50,966/yr
Social SciencesEconomics$74,056/yr
Political Science and Government$53,872/yr
Sociology$50,983/yr
Anthropology$33,389/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsFine and Studio Arts$46,606/yr
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$37,374/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$20,673/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,131
Typical room charge$6,100
Typical board charge$4,065
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Florida Atlantic University look for in applicants?
Per Florida Atlantic University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Florida Atlantic University?
Admitted students at Florida Atlantic University typically score between 1040–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Florida Atlantic University?
Admitted students at Florida Atlantic University typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Florida Atlantic University cost?
Florida Atlantic University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,522 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Florida Atlantic University require students to live on campus?
No -- Florida Atlantic University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.